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Brief introduction to whole-genome selection in cattle using single nucleotide polymorphisms.
Reproduction, fertility, and development - 1 Jan 2010
Seidel G E
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Genomic selection using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) is a powerful new tool for genetic selection. In cattle, SNP profiles for individual animals are generated using a small plastic chip that is diagnostic for up to 50 000 SNPs spaced throughout the genome. Phenotypes, usually averaged over offspring of bulls, are matched with SNP profiles of bulls mathematically so that animals can be ranked for siring...
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